When to go · Malaysia
Best Time to Visit Malaysia
Aim for February, July and May across most of Malaysia. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
February, July, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, January, March
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, November
Wettest is December (379mm)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Malaysia. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Kuala Lumpur
tropicalBest: Feb, Jul
Wettest Dec (379mm)
George Town
tropicalBest: Jan, Feb
Wettest Oct (509mm)
Petaling Jaya
tropicalBest: Feb, Jul
Wettest Dec (417mm)
Kota Bharu
tropicalBest: Jan, Dec
Wettest Nov (592mm)
Kuching
tropicalBest: Jan, Jul
Wettest Oct (661mm)
Klang
tropicalBest: Feb, Jul
Wettest Dec (432mm)
Malaysia month by month
Normals for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 23° | ok | |
| February | 32° | 24° | go now | |
| March | 32° | 24° | ok | |
| April | 31° | 24° | ok | |
| May | 32° | 25° | go now | |
| June | 31° | 24° | ok | |
| July | 31° | 24° | go now | |
| August | 31° | 24° | ok | |
| September | 31° | 24° | ok | |
| October | 31° | 24° | ok | |
| November | 30° | 24° | think twice | |
| December | 30° | 24° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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